Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Paternal Family Tree: Cholmeley of Easton
On 20th March 1772 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Montague Cholmeley of Easton.
On 14th September 1801 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 29] and Elizabeth Harrison Lady Cholmeley were married.
On 5th August 1802 [his son] Montague Cholmeley 2nd Baronet was born to Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 30] and [his wife] Elizabeth Harrison Lady Cholmeley. He married 10th February 1829 Georgiana Beauclerk Lady Cholmeley, daughter of William Beauclerk 8th Duke St Albans and Maria Janetta Nelthorpe Duchess St Albans, and had issue.
In 1805 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 32] was appointed High Sheriff of Lincolnshire.
On 25th February 1806 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 33] was created 1st Baronet Cholmeley of Easton in Lincolnshire. [his wife] Elizabeth Harrison Lady Cholmeley by marriage Lady Cholmeley of Easton in Lincolnshire.
The London Gazette 15892. Whitehall, February 25, 1806.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and lreland to the following Gentlemen, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten.
Charles Hastings [age 53], of Willesley-Hall, in the County of Leicester, Esq; Lieutenant-General of His Majesties Forces.
Bysshe Shelley [age 74], of Castle Goring, in the County of Sussex, Esq.
Montagu Cholmeley [age 33], of Easton, in the County of Lincoln, Esq.
Thomas Sutton [age 51], of Molesey in the County of Surrey, Esq.
In 1820 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 47] was elected MP Grantham which seat he held until 1826 when he retired in favour of his son Montague Cholmeley 2nd Baronet [age 17].
In 1821 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 48] was Vice-President of the London Society for Promoting Christianity Amongst the Jews.
In 1822 [his wife] Elizabeth Harrison Lady Cholmeley died.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 5th August 1825 [his son-in-law] John Jacob Buxton 2nd Baronet [age 36] and [his daughter] Elizabeth Cholmeley were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 26th March 1826 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 54] and Catherine Way Lady Cholmeley were married. She by marriage Lady Cholmeley of Easton in Lincolnshire.
On 6th March 1828 [his son-in-law] Glynne Earl Welby 3rd Baronet [age 21] and [his daughter] Frances Cholmeley were married.
On 10th February 1829 [his son] Montague Cholmeley 2nd Baronet [age 26] and [his daughter-in-law] Georgiana Beauclerk Lady Cholmeley [age 20] were married. She the daughter of William Beauclerk 8th Duke St Albans and Maria Janetta Nelthorpe Duchess St Albans.
On 10th March 1831 Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet [age 58] died. He was buried at St Andrew and St Mary's Church, Stoke Rochford where he has a monument by Robert Blore [age 51]. His son Montague [age 28] succeeded 2nd Baronet Cholmeley of Easton in Lincolnshire. Georgiana Beauclerk Lady Cholmeley [age 22] by marriage Lady Cholmeley of Easton in Lincolnshire.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Cholmeley was born to Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Harrison Lady Cholmeley. She married 5th August 1825 John Jacob Buxton 2nd Baronet, son of Robert John Buxton 1st Baronet, and had issue.
[his daughter] Frances Cholmeley was born to Montague Cholmeley 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Harrison Lady Cholmeley. She married 6th March 1828 Glynne Earl Welby 3rd Baronet, son of William Welby 2nd Baronet, and had issue.